Marines


SPMAGTF-SC 20

Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force, Southern Command - 2020

 

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From Jun to Dec 2020, SPMAGTF-SC 20, in coordination with Partner Nations and US Government entities, forward deploys to execute opportune maritime engagements, theater security cooperation, and foreign humanitarian assistance in the SOUTHCOM AOR to increase interoperability between U.S. and select partner naval forces, build a more lethal force, and increase PN ability to export security.  BPT support limited crisis response. 

 

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Marines with Company E, 2nd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, fire the M249 Squad Automatic Weaponas during Exercise Heavy Metal 2013
Marines with Company E, 2nd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, fire the M249 Squad Automatic Weapon on the range here as part of Exercise Heavy Metal 2013, June 20. The team of Marines that carry the light machine gun includes the firing Marine, the target sighter/reloader, and a third man that brings ammunition when needed. The Marines fired on targets up to 1,200 meters away exhibiting one of the capabilities of the Heavy Metal Task Force. The exercise allowed the Marines to hone their skills as a unit for more than their monthly two-day drill periods.

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Photo by: Sgt. Frans E. Labranche |  VIRIN: 130620-M-QS906-139.JPG